Accounting Operations

Yamaha is seeking to fill an Accounting Specialist I for our facility in Kennesaw, GA. The Accounting Specialist I is responsible for vendor maintenance, payment setup verification, corporate card administration, employee expense reimbursement support and tax documentation and reporting.  This role ensures that financial records are accurate, internal controls are followed and accounting processes are completed timely and in accordance with company policies and applicable regulations.

What you’ll be doing: 

• Vendor Maintenance and Payment Administration
• Corporate Card and Travel Administration
• Employee Expense Reimbursement
• Corporate card Review and Internal Controls
• Tax Documentation and Reporting
• Month-end support
• Other Duties as assigned

What you’ll be doing: 

• Vendor Maintenance and Payment Administration
• Corporate Card and Travel Administration
• Employee Expense Reimbursement
• Corporate card Review and Internal Controls
• Tax Documentation and Reporting
• Month-end support
• Other Duties as assigned

What you need to be successful: 

• 2+ years of accounting experience.
• GED or high school diploma required
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or combination of experience and education
• SAP knowledge/experience highly preferred
• Strong proficiency in MS Office (ie. Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Experience in Accounts Payable, Vendor Maintenance, Banking ACH verification
• Familiar with ACH payment processing, corporate card administration, Egencia Travel and ExpenseWire.
• Knowledge of vendor tax documentation and annual 1099 reporting requirements.

Decision Making:

• Self-motivated
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Solid understanding of accounting principles
• Excellent team player and collaboration ability
• Must be able to work independently, with high degree of accuracy, in a fast paced environment.
• Strong organization, interpersonal and project management skills

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and underrepresented minorities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Yamaha, we understand that talent comes in various forms, as such we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.  If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!  

What’s in it for you: 

• 401(k) and Profit Sharing 
• Fertility Benefits 
• 5 hour work-week 
• Medical, Dental, Vision 
• Life and AD&D Insurance 
• Wellness Program 
• Short-Term Disability Coverage (for hourly roles) 
• Long-Term Disability 
• Student Debt Repayment Benefits 
• Ability to borrow Yamaha product 

Reports to: Accounting Manager II

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, veteran or disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.